mess up
mess up
to do something badly or make a mistake
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mess up with Russian translation
mess up usage examples
Не испорть отчёт перед встречей.
Don't mess up the report before the meeting.
Я всегда всё порчу, когда тороплюсь.
I always mess up when I rush.
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mess up synonyms
What's the difference between mess up / spoil / ruin / foul up / screw up
испортить — to do something badly or make a mistake
Don't mess up the report before the meeting.
Не испорть отчёт перед встречей.
the same basic meaning as the headword; to do something badly or make a mistake
I really messed up the interview.
Я очень испортил собеседование.
more often used for damaging something, ruining a plan, or making an experience less good
Don't spoil the surprise.
Не испорть сюрприз.
stronger than mess up: to damage something badly or completely
The rain ruined our picnic.
Дождь испортил наш пикник.
informal; to make a mistake and spoil a situation or plan
I fouled up the schedule.
Я испортил расписание.
very informal; to make a serious mistake or badly mess something up
I screwed up the presentation.
Я сильно напортачил с презентацией.
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How to pronounce mess up and what this word means
mess up translation: испортить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mess up
/mes ˈʌp/
mess up translation
испортить
mess up examples
Don't mess up the report before the meeting.
mess up transcription
/mes ˈʌp/, /mɛs ˈʌp/
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mess up meaning: what does it mean?
to do something badly or make a mistake
mess up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mess up is pronounced as /mes ˈʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mess up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Don't mess up the report before the meeting. Translation: Не испорть отчёт перед встречей.
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